The key is to be sure that when you place the fish in the pan, the oil comes up the side of the fish about halfway. You can pan-fry ocean perch with or without a coating. Pour oil into a frying pan so the oil goes about 1/4 inch up the sides of the pan.
Ocean perch recipes are some of my all-time favorites. When I serve this dish to family, I always get rave reviews.—Carol Gaus, Itasca, Illinois. In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika and basil. Brush fish fillets with butter, then dip into the crumb mixture. Place in a greased baking pan.
Heat over medium-high heat. Carefully place the fish fillets in the pan (work in batches if necessary). Cook until the bottom is golden brown and crisp, 3-4 minutes. Flip the fish. Lower the heat to medium and keep cooking until crisp and cooked through, 3-4 more minutes. It's best to use a nonstick skillet when making this recipe.
Crispy, delicious low carb and keto fried fish are coated with almond flour and cooked in avocado oil. No unnecessary carbs, gluten, or trans fats! I developed this recipe for my daughter, who refuses to touch fish unless it’s fish and chips.